Description:

Testing your aquarium’s water parameters regularly is an important part of keeping and maintaining a healthy environment for your fish and invertebrates. Fritz 6-in-1 Test Strips are a fast and efficient way to accurately measure six important parameters in both fresh and saltwater.

Fritz 6-in-1 Test Strips measures: pH, nitrite, nitrate, alkalinity, general hardness, and chlorine.

Fritz 6-in-1 Test Strips contains 100 Test strips = 600 single tests for the quick and exact determination of pH (acidity), chlorine(Cl2), GH (general hardness), alkalinity, nitrite (N02) and nitrate (N03) in both fresh and saltwater. It is important for you to understand what can cause abnormal values and what action you can take if the test strip indicates that the water quality is not good.

1. Immerse the strip for two seconds and then remove strip from the water. DO NOT shake the excess water off
2. Compare against the color chart after appropriate time lapse
3. For pH, GH, KH, and Chlorine tests, wait 15 seconds to read results; for Nitrite and Nitrate, wait 60 seconds to read results

Corrective Actions: 

To raise pH, use Fritz pH Higher or Fritz pH Neutralizer. To lower pH, use Fritz pH Lower or Fritz pH Neutralizer. Always limit any changes in pH to 0.2 units per day when fish are present in the water being treated.

To reduce nitrite: reduce feeding, perform partial water changes, add Fritz Complete water conditioner to neutralize any nitrite present, and add FritzZyme nitrifying bacteria.

In new aquariums, the nitrogen cycle commonly stalls when phosphate is limited and nitrite stop being converted to nitrate. If nitrite levels do not reduce, check the phosphate level with a Fritz Phosphate Test Kit. Typically, the addition of a phosphate supplement, phosphate-rich fish foods, or a water change with dechlorinated tap water will allow nitrifying bacteria to resume conversion of nitrite to nitrate.

To reduce nitrate: perform partial water changes, add MaxOut or MaxOut pro all-in-one filter media, add FritzZyme Turbo Clean natural organic sludge remover.

To increase the KH of your water, add Fritz pH Higher. For a more significant KH increase for African cichlid systems, add Fritz Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer as needed. Fritz recommends a minimum of 4 dKH (80 ppm) for nitrification when using FritzZyme 7 or FritzZyme Turbo Start 700 bacteria.

To decrease the KH of your water, add Fritz pH Lower, or perform partial water changes.

To raise GH, use Fritz RO Recharge or Rift Lake Cichlid Salt as needed to adjust the GH to your preferred level.

Packaging sizes: Tube (item no. 04010)

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Description: eSHa OODINEX is a wide range disease treatment for marine fish in aquariums with invertebrates (such as sea anemones, corals and crustaceans). The unique formula solves a wide range of fungal, bacterial and parasitic infections. OODINEX’s wide range action means the danger of choosing the wrong treatment is virtually eliminated. If there are no invertebrates in the tank, it is recommended to use eSHa TRIMARIN, which has an even broader treatment range.

• A list of specific disease organisms and conditions that OODINEX treats:
• Oodinium (coral fish disease / marine velvet): One of the most common diseases affecting marine fish. Fine whitish / yellow spots or ‘salt and pepper’ coating can be seen, especially on the fins. The spots can give a ‘hazy gold’ appearance. Fish may ‘rub and scratch’ against hard objects and show rapid gill movement (difficulty breathing). Slime may cover the body. This is common for tangs and clownfish;
• Marine whitespot (Cryptocaryon irritans): white spots on the body and fins of your fish. Your fish may try to ‘rub and scratch’ against hard objects such as aquarium decor;
• Fungus: most likely to be the Saprolegnia fungus. White or slightly off-white fluffy growths on the fins and body of your fish. Often found on wounds or broken skin, where the mucus layer has been broken, a classic secondary infection;
• Finrot: can be a result of numerous bacteria or vigorous feeding / breeding. It can also affect the tail (tailrot). The fins of your fish appear ragged and sore, frayed or torn;
• Dropsy: the common name for a combined viral and / or bacterial infection. Your fish appear swollen with scales / fins protruding from the skin. Red areas often visible at the base of raised scales. Bases of fins and around anus appears red or bloodshot. Eyes may protrude from body;
• Wasting disease (fish tuberculosis / Mycobacterium): symptoms can include some or all of the following: weight loss, ulcers, popeye, listlessness, swollen belly, sore skin patches, loss of appetite, ‘wasted’ appearance.

Some diseases are very difficult to diagnose or can be diagnosed incorrectly. For example, fungus may result from another problem such as finrot. Therefore, it is important to treat the root of the problem (finrot) as well as the resulting secondary infection (fungus). As OODINEX treats many diseases you have a very good chance of treating the root problem and improving your fish’s health. In some cases it is more effective to keep an eye out for a variety of symptoms which fish tend to exhibit when they are infected.

The symptoms

• Shaking of the head;
• Lying near the water surface;
• Shimmying (body rocking);
• Cloudy eyes;
• Slimy skin / red skin inflammations;
• Skin patchiness / discolouration;
• Bloody patches / spots;
• Open wounds / bleeding skin;
• Rough scales / scale loss;
• Mucus patches;
• Breathing difficulty;
• Rapid gill movement.

OODINEX treats a wide range of infections characterised by the above symptoms. These infections are often very contagious and can easily spread to healthy fish. The sooner you treat your fish, the better their chance of recovery.

• Product Features:
• For use in marine aquariums
• Well tolerated by fish, corals and crustaceans and sea anemones
• Do not use with poisonous animals

Composition/ml: Ethacridine Lactate 4.8 mg, Proflavine 0.7mg, Malachite Green 3.45 mg, Methylene Blue 0.14 mg in water.

Dosage Calculator: The dosage for the treatment can be calculated from the dosage calculator here.

Extended Product Information: Detailed product information over here for in-depth explanation.

Packaging sizes: 20ml bottle (item no. 790758)

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Description:

• Most fish species require a specific pH level to survive, which is important as broad fluctuations can cause fatality.
• The pH of water is one of the most important parameters to measure because numerous biological processes depend on pH.
• Recommended to test the water weekly at different times in order to chart changes that can affect the well being of the aquarium inhabitants.
• This test kit is recommended for freshwater aquariums with tropical fish requiring lower pH levels in acidic water conditions.

What’s Included:

• 1 x pH (18 ml)
• 1 x Pipette
• 1 x Glass test tube
• Instruction manual

Packaging sizes: Test Kit (item no. 17810)

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Royal Catappa contains one of the most powerful antibacterial natural products. It has natural antibiotic and fungicidal properties.

• • Supports and strengthens the immune system of your fish
  • Can significantly improve the quality of the fish water by reducing germs
  • The spawn is better protected against fungus
  • Fish suffering from fin rot and infections can recover faster

  All these factors have a positive effect in the fight against fish diseases, such as the white spot disease in tetras, the so-called pop-eye disease and the hole in the head disease in discus fish. Especially the mucous membranes are protected.
  This rich premium concentrate is particularly suitable for setting up a new aquarium, as well as for the installation of a breeding tank. When keeping sensitive fish species, as well as during the transport of a fish into a new aquarium, during a bacterial disease of the fish or during the spawning phase of discus fish and other species, you can create water suitable for fish using a 100% natural product.

Usage: Add 10ml of the concentrate once per week & after each water changing to 100l of aquarium water. For the treatment of diseases and fungus, the dosage can easily be increased to 20ml or 30ml. Not suitable for human consumption. Please store in a cool and dry place.

Packaging sizes: 500 ml bottle (item no. 25505)

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Pure water (H2O) is an inhospitable place. Only by dissolved minerals, trace elements and humic substances arises a healthy environment. Discus Minerals by Discusfood contains a balanced mixture of minerals and trace elements such as found in natural waters. For soft-water tanks, demineralized water without any natural ingredients is used (e.g., by osmosis). Discus Minerals compensates for the lack of minerals and trace elements. The water will be mineralized. Discus Minerals is especially optimized for soft-water biotopes.

Discus Minerals prevents of damage from mineral lack. It generates a healthy aquarium water. Discus Minerals contains no NaCl (cooking salt) and does not increase the carbonate hardness.

Usage:
15 g of Discus Minerals to 100 liters of osmosis water or 10 g to 100 liters of soft-water. Discus Minerals is readily soluble. Dissolve the mineral mixture completely in a separate container with water. 1 g to 10 liters increases hardness by ca. 3° GH and conductance by ca. 150 μS/cm.

Learn more: Article about mineralize soft-water aquaria

Packaging sizes: 300 g container (item no. 33020) for 3000 ltrs

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Description:

Safe™ is the complete and super-concentrated dry conditioner for both fresh and salt water. Safe™ removes chlorine, chloramine and detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. It is non-acidic and will not impact pH. A further bonus for the reef hobbyist—Safe™ will not over-activate skimmers.

Safe™ may be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrite toxicity. It contains a binder which renders ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate non-toxic, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. Use at start-up and whenever adding or replacing water.

Dosage Calculator:

Use 1.25 g (1/4 tsp.) for every 1,250 L (300 US gallons) as needed to reduce chlorine and chloramine or use 1.25 g (1/4 tsp.) for every 300 L (75 US gallons) for ammonia. May be added to aquarium directly, but better if added to new water first. If adding directly to aquarium, base dose on aquarium volume. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. To detoxify nitrite and nitrate in an emergency, up to 4 times normal dose may be used. If temperature is > 30 °C (86 °F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low, use a half dose.

Packaging sizes: 250g (item no. 03860),  1 kg (item no. 10011)

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Description:

eSHa Aqua-Quick-Test contains 50 Test strips = 300 single tests for the quick and exact determination of pH value, chlorine(Cl2), total hardness (GH/TH), carbonate hardness (KH), nitrite (NO²) and nitrate (NO³) in freshwater aquaria or garden pond. With eSHa Aqua-Quick-Test you can monitor six values which are crucial for good water quality: pH (acidity), chlorine(Cl2), KH (carbonate hardness), GH (general hardness), nitrite (N02) and nitrate (N03). It is important for you to understand what can cause abnormal values and what action you can take if the test strip indicates that the water quality is not good.

Results card reads measurement as below,
pH: 6.4, 6.8, 7.2, 7.6, 8, 8.4.
KH: 0, 3, 6, 10, 15, 20.
GH: <6,>7, >14, >21.
NO2: 0, 1, 5, 10, 25, 50.
NO3: 0, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500.
CL2: 0, 0.8, 1.5, 3.0

The eSHa Quick Test is probably the quickest and easiest way to check your water quality, takes just 60 seconds to test 6 different parameters.

Extended Product Information:

Detailed product information over here for in-depth explanation.

Packaging sizes: Tube (item no. 77002)

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Amazon Tonic contains valuable and highly effective phytochemicals. During rainy season large amounts of natural substances (e.g. tannins) are washed into waters. Many freshwater creatures are best adapted to these substances. Their positive effects are scientifically proven and form the basis of naturopathy. Amazon Tonic brings these biological effects into aquariums.

• Amazon Tonic prevents diseases and spawning damage by using natural tannins
• fungus infection on spawn is prevented
• improves spawning readiness
• Amazon Tonic protects the mucous membrane
• preserves the immune system in natural way
• reduces the germ load of water
• Amazon Tonic ensures natural conditions in soft water biotopes
• provides effective disease-prophylaxis
• does not colourise the water

Amazon Tonic is a product from pure natural extracts of specific tree barks and plants from South America. Indigenous peoples use their active ingredients as natural remedies for many diseases.

Usage: Amazon Tonic is safe and easy to use. Recommended dosage 10 ml per 100 l. If fish feel unwell or for re-gular prophylaxis re-dose 10 ml per 100 l. Even a multiple overdose is harmless for fish. Amazon Tonic is a pure natural product. The shelf life is around 2 years. Protect it from strong heat. It is optimally in combination with Natural Humin.

Packaging sizes: 125 ml bottle (item no. 25302) for 1250 ltrs, 500 ml bottle (item no. 25305) for 5000 ltrs, 5000 ml bottle (item no. 25350) for 50000 ltrs.

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Natural Humin contains high-purity humic substances, which are produced for aquaristic and pond. The high-purity crude products are pharmaceutically permitted.

• Natural Humin absorbs pollutants, especially heavy metals in the water.
• The slightly tanning effect provides optimal protection of mucous membranes.
• Fungus forming on the spawn is prevented.
• Healing processes are accelerated.
• Natural Humin hinders the growth of parasites, algae and fungi. The infection pressure is reduced.
• Natural humic acids give a yellow to brown color of the water. Depending on dosage, a black water effect is produced.
• Natural Humin is pH-neutral.
• Natural Humin was developed and optimized for animals out of blackwater-biotopes.
• Support of the calcium balance especially in soft water biotopes and strengthening of the immune system.
• Increase in spawning readiness of discus fish, invertebrates and all other fish.
• Support of healing processes at lesions and wounds
• Yellow/brown coloring, the black water effect

Usage: Natural Humin is safe and easy to use, even a high dosage does not cause damage to fish or to plants. General dosage for new tanks is 10 ml per 100 l, depends on the desired coloring. If required dose weekly 6 ml per 100 l.

Learn more: Article about humic substances

Packaging sizes: 125 ml bottle (item no. 25102) for 1250 ltrs, 500 ml bottle (item no. 25105) for 5000 ltrs, 5000 ml canister (item no. 25150) for 50000 ltrs

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Description: eSHa HEXAMITA is a unique treatment that combats disease in Discus and other Cichlids.

– Effectively treats Hole In The Head(HITH) disease.
– Effectively treats other bacterial and fungal infections.
– Prevents disease in newly acquired stock.
– Protects fish from secondary infections.

Composition/ml: Copper Sulphate 7.0 mg, Ethacridine Lactate 6.7 mg, Acriflavine 2.0 mg, Methylene Blue 6.3 µg in water.

Dosage Calculator:

The dosage for the treatment can be calculated from the dosage calculator here.

Extended Product Information:

Detailed product information over here for in-depth explanation.

Packaging sizes: 20ml bottle (item no. 79004)

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